Unofficial Preview Round 22, 2025 v Swans @ Gabba, Saturday August 9th 4.15pm

[mattsmob]

Lester and Neale out, Doedee and McLachlan in for me.

Love Dev but would rather see what guys like Will, Rayner and Levi can do with more midfield time.

 

[Elixuh]

if I’m Fagan I’m panicking and moving Hipwood to the wing.

 

[rye]

bailey had a really impressive game 2 seasons ago playing majority midfield against sydney. id be inclined to play him in ashcroft's role as the fourth mid and bump up ashcroft's cbas. bring in mclachlan as a forward.

 

[Sanchez365]

if I’m Fagan I’m panicking and moving Hipwood to the wing.

Just throw Hipwood with his back to the goals from the first bounce.

 

[Section 5]

I think there are only two mids to choose from in the VFL if they are looking there for a mid to replace Neale .

Dev probably ahead of Torrent mainly because Dev has played 46 AFL games even though it has been over 6 years.

I am just not a Dev fan at AFL level. If they pick him, he will be serviceable.

Below stats from https://vfl.aflmstats.com/team/brl/fixture

Dev Robertson: 12 Games Stats Average- Disposals 26, Marks 4.6, Tackles 6.4
24 years-185cm- 84kg




Reece Torrent: 16 Games Stats Average- Disposals 20, Marks 3, Tackles 3.4
20 years-184cm- 83kg

 

[3KZ is Football]

Wish we still had The Barometer right about now.

Where is Jarryd Lyons? Have we still got his number

 

[3KZ is Football]

bailey had a really impressive game 2 seasons ago playing majority midfield against sydney. id be inclined to play him in ashcroft's role as the fourth mid and bump up ashcroft's cbas. bring in mclachlan as a forward.

We need someone with a defensive midfield game to support Dunkley and neither Will Ashcroft or Bailey are renown for that.

Rather than ‘patch and match’ with what we have in the Senior Side, we bring the next soldier into the 22 who is most like Neale and roll the dice.

Remember, we have historically had a reasonable record when Neale has been out before.

 

[Sunny Land]

if I’m Fagan I’m panicking and moving Hipwood to the wing.

Sub

 

[Nunez]

if I’m Fagan I’m panicking and moving Hipwood to the wing.

Hipwood to start in the middle with his back to the goals.

 

[Dalions]

We need someone with a defensive midfield game to support Dunkley and neither Will Ashcroft or Bailey are renown for that.

Rather than ‘patch and match’ with what we have in the Senior Side, we bring the next soldier into the 22 who is most like Neale and roll the dice.

Remember, we have historically had a reasonable record when Neale has been out before.

Why, it’s not like Neale offers a hell of a lot defensively.
We can bring in Dev as a defensive mid and allow Dunks to go hard at the ball though.

 

[Sunny Land]

Why, it’s not like Neale offers a hell of a lot defensively.
We can bring in Dev as a defensive mid and allow Dunks to go hard at the ball though.

Dunkley is by far our best defensive mid we have. In fact probably the best defensive mid in the competition. We dont change that in my opinion.

 

[Dalions]

Dunkley is by far our best defensive mid we have. In fact probably the best defensive mid in the competition. We dont change that in my opinion.

I don’t disagree

 

[dlanod]

Just throw Hipwood with his back to the goals from the first bounce.

Jarred Hipwood

 

[dlanod]

Berry into the middle.

Fletcher to the wing.

Beecken in down back.

Lions by 150.

 

[Nunez]

Berry into the middle.

Fletcher to the wing.

Beecken in down back.

Lions by 150.

I only like this if we enter the premiership window.

 

[RoyBoy17]

Keep it simple and play Dev for Neale. He can play a role for a few weeks. Torrent has played well in the midfield for a while in the twos but I would go for more experience at this stage of the year.

I thought Reville did a great job in defence on the weekend also.

 

[BangyBangy]

I knew letting Ben Keays

2

Ben Keays

Age

28

Ht

185cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.1

3star

K

5.8

2star

HB

7.3

5star

M

2.3

2star

T

3.9

5star

G

0.4

3star

D

13.7

3star

K

8.7

3star

HB

5.0

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

3.7

4star

G

0.3

3star

D

13.0

4star

K

4.8

2star

HB

8.2

5star

M

1.4

2star

T

4.4

5star

G

0.4

3star

go would come back to bite us one day....

 

[Section 5]

I would have kept Reville in defense, but Neal is now out, and Andrews was talking about Doedee today.

If the Andrews hint is correct, Doedee likely comes in for Lester.
I suppose with three rounds of the season to go it is a good time to see if Doedee is anywhere near his best.

Maybe just leave the rest of last week's team as is. This way only the one change, plus someone coming in as sub.
Dunkley + McCluggage + Will (taking all Neales midfield time).

Wills time shared by Bailey and Rayner so they get a bit more mid time than usual.

Wings still Berry, Levi with possibly both spending some time in the middle.
Marshall and Reville both wing/forward relief.

Sub: Anyone

 

[luthor]

Dev Robertson gets the call up. Three games in the lead up to finals is a reward for great form in the reserves AND loyalty to the Lions.

A seasoned player who will have a red hot go!

Welease Wobertson !!!

 

[briztoon]

Lachie Neale out until finals.

Time for Dev step up and save his career.

Qscan Injury Report: Neale to miss until finals

The official AFL website of the Brisbane Lions Football Club

www.lions.com.au

Time for the new breed to step up.

 

[Maboo]

Welease Wobertson !!!

is he a wobber?

 

[dlanod]

I only like this if we enter the premiership window.

Technically it's out of our hands unless we start holding teams to negative points, because we can only make the top 6 in defence if other teams are scored upon.

For clarity sake, we've got 1589 points against. We could hold the last three teams to zero points but if the Giants (1586) or the Dogs (1577) do the same we'll still be outside the so-called premiership window. Those 12 points means we are an invalid club and we might as well burn the Gabba and salt the earth upon conclusion of the regular season.

 

[Sproj]

In any event, looks like Torrent isn’t an option, he’s out with concussion.

 

[lionshine]

In any event, looks like Torrent isn’t an option, he’s out with concussion.

I saw Tunstill listed as “concussion” on our injury list. Not Torrent

 

[Sproj]

I saw Tunstill listed as “concussion” on our injury list. Not Torrent

Oh yes, don’t mind my silliness, carry on.